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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.89, 2,950.26 and 1,206.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.89, 2,950.26 and 1,206.39 is: 1,664.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.89 : 2,950.26 = 1,206.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.89/2,950.26 = 1,206.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.89x = 2,950.26 × 1,206.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.89x = 3,559,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,164.16/2,137.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.80

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